According to the California Department of Water Resources, snowpack totals are above normal for the first time since 2012; however, experts caution that this good news needs to continue to…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…in the upper 20s and low 30s in most areas. Growers report running wind machines periodically throughout the night to elevate grove temperatures. Some growers also report running water during…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…of increasing overall water availability for farmers and all Californians. Air Quality: Investigatingthe various ways the almond industry can help meet the California Central Valley’s exacting air quality standards. This…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parsnip Red Whipped Potatoes
…Parsnips 2 Cup Cream Salt/Pepper 3 Oz asiago Cheese Butter Garlic Powder To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Roasted Parsnip…
Fog Compensates for Low Elevation
Winter fog compensates for the lack of elevation in the pistachio producing areas of California, helping trees meet their chilling hour requirement. Fog Compensates for Low Elevation Chilling hour accumulation…
The Western View: Big Data
The American Farm Bureau Federation has been studying the privacy and security issues associated with “Big Data”. Staff members held meetings in 2014 with growers, Ag tech providers, and others…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
Cal Poly State University’s 2016 Rose Parade Float “Sweet Shenanigans” The 2016 Rose Parade gives Cal Poly State University students a head start on promoting California agriculture going into the…
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
…University of California-Davis associate professor Neil McRoberts says growers need to look at it like an insurance policy. More on ACP management In response to the establishment of ACP in…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Garlic Yorkshire Pudding
…pan. To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen-Parmesan Garlic Yorkshire Pudding For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Commodity Classic Releases Mobile App for 2016 Event
…farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…also support drinking water infrastructure, as well as drinking water plant operator training, and technical assistance. The EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region administers and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California,…
California Drought Always a Possibility
A California drought will always be a possibility and it’s truly amazing what the state produces agriculturally with its climate challenges. Droughts Always a Possibility California has weather characteristics that…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is essential to a reliable and resilient water system. The California…